Origin
Cutler Ridge, FL
Late night in Cutler Ridge on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cutler Ridge, FL to Harlem, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
100.8 mi
162 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 1m
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6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cutler Ridge, FL
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Harlem, FL
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Trip Overview
Cutler Ridge to Harlem is 100.8 miles and takes about 2 hours 9 minutes via US 27 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily sticks to major highways, making it a straightforward trip across Florida. You'll be covering a significant portion of the journey on US 27, which offers a consistent travel experience. Given its relatively short duration and focus on highway driving, this route is well-suited for a single day trip. Plan for a direct journey with minimal detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.4 miles from Cutler Ridge, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 55.9 mi | 1h 8m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 21 mi | 24m |
| Okeechobee Road | 19.2 mi | 24m |
| Marlin Road | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Olympia Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Quail Roost Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Harlem Academy Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 107th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cutler Ridge, FL and Harlem, FL.
1
Start on Marlin Road
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Marlin Road
2
Continue on Southwest 107th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Southwest 107th Avenue
3
Turn left onto SR 994
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Quail Roost Drive
4
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
5
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
6
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 35
Toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
Use the right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
11
Merge onto US 27
19 mi
·
24 min
·
Okeechobee Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on US 27
56 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
US 27
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Olympia Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Olympia Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto Georgia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Georgia Avenue
15
Keep slight left at fork onto 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
7th Street
16
Turn right onto Harlem Academy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harlem Academy Avenue
17
Turn right onto 10th Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
·
10th Street
18
Arrive at destination
10th Street
Trip Plan
With a drive of just over 2 hours, this route offers a lot of flexibility. You can easily depart in the morning and arrive at your destination with plenty of time for the rest of your day. The longest stretch without a significant break is 55.9 miles on US 27, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you embark on that segment. Given the $16 estimated fuel cost, it's an economical trip. There are no explicitly noted stops, so plan to make any necessary breaks for refreshments or stretching as needed along US 27 or the Turnpike.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.4 miles from Cutler Ridge, FL, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.4 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harlem, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cutler Ridge, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cutler Ridge, FL
This is one driving day of about 100.8 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Cutler Ridge, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 27 for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.4 miles from Cutler Ridge, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 2.6 and 23.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 35
Toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
6
23.8 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.04 one way
$32.09 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.45 | $34.91 |
| premium | $4.72 | $18.74 | $37.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.26 | $44.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.26
Homestead Extension
(21 mi)
$1.26
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
| Efficient EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.11 | $6.45 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Harlem, FL
Late night in Harlem on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 9m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Biscayne National Park
National Park
Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
Caution: Boater Awareness
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive for the most part, with 76% of the route utilizing major roads like US 27 and the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. You'll experience stretches of consistent highway travel, including a significant 55.9-mile segment on US 27 without major interruptions. The character of the drive is predominantly that of a functional road designed for efficient travel between points. Expect a steady pace on these main arteries, which means you'll cover ground quickly.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.9 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.6 miles in near Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 100.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 100.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 55.9 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.26 in tolls one way, starting with Homestead Extension. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Harlem, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.6 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.1 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Harlem, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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